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AUE 959S

2012 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Escort37,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 959S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,100 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,393 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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AUE 959S is a 2012 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 37,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUE 959S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUE 959S?

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What year was AUE 959S registered?

AUE 959S is a 2012 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AUE 959S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 959S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUE 959S have outstanding finance?

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